Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

When is a physical imprint of the notary's seal required for electronic notarization?

1. Always, regardless of the circumstances

2. Only if the notarization is for real estate documents

3. No, as long as all required information is included with the electronic signature or electronic document

4. Only for notarizations done during weekends

The correct answer is: No, as long as all required information is included with the electronic signature or electronic document

In electronic notarization, a physical imprint of the notary's seal is not required as long as all the required information is included with the electronic signature or electronic document. This means that as long as the electronic notarization process includes all necessary information and complies with the legal requirements, a physical imprint of the notary's seal is not necessary. This helps streamline the electronic notarization process and make it more efficient while still ensuring that all necessary information is properly recorded and verified. Regarding the other options: A. A physical imprint of the notary's seal is not required always for electronic notarization, so this option is not correct. B. The requirement for a physical imprint of the notary's seal in electronic notarization does not depend on the type of document being notarized, so this option is not correct. D. The requirement for a physical imprint of the notary's seal in electronic notarization is not limited to specific days like weekends, so this option is not correct.